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Daniela H.

Durres, Albania

$50/hr
5.0
4 jobs

I am a creative and resourceful international business consultant with several yearsโ€™ experience in business development, strategic planning, and project financing for companies across industries, including the energy sector in Western Balkans countries, Europe, Israel, Middle East, and Turkey. Prior to that, I have worked for more than seven years with international institutions and agencies, such as the European Commission in Belgium, UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Applied Research Institute in Israel. I hold a Master of Science in Banking, Financial and Insurance Economics, a European Regional Master's degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe, and a Master in Advanced European Studies. I am fluent in Albanian, English, Italian. Moderate French and Arabic.

  • Energy
  • International Development
  • Budget Proposal
  • Communication Skills
  • Italian
  • Project Management Support
  • Wind Farm Evaluation
  • Multilingual Translation
  • Project Finance
  • Market Analysis
  • Program Evaluation
  • Policy Analysis
  • PV Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • International Relations
Nidia Susana C.

Las Condes, Chile

$45/hr
5.0
32 jobs

I'm a bilingual Project Manager with 17 years leading renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Latin America and the U.S. I've worked on utility-scale solar and BESS developments from early stage planning through permitting, engineering coordination, and construction, including portfolios above 1 GW and 60+ concurrent projects. Trained as an architect, with hands-on experience in Chile, Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Puerto Rico and the U.S. I've supported developers, funds and EPCs in moving projects to Ready-to-Build, holding timelines, stakeholders and permitting requirements together. What I offer: - Full-cycle project management (solar, wind, storage, BESS, infrastructure) - Environmental, utility and sectorial permitting - Coordination of engineering teams (civil, electrical, structural) - Stakeholder and authority management - Bilingual communication (EN/ES) across distributed teams Available for remote engagements, short or long term.

  • Project Management
  • Construction Management
  • Energy Storage
  • Energy Management
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Energy Engineering
  • Solar Energy
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Environment & Green Technology
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Project Delivery
  • Project Budget
  • Project Finance
  • Planning Permission Preparation
Hossein F.

Elmshorn, Germany

$25/hr
4.9
192 jobs

Experienced energy and sustainability consultant, specialized in simulating and measuring energy performance and sustainability to provide valuable insights for your projects. With over 7 years of expertise, I've assisted clients in achieving regulatory compliance and high levels of energy efficiency through the most practical and feasible solutions. My expertise includes: ๐Ÿ… LEED Certification ๐Ÿ–ฅ Energy Modeling Software: Proficiency in DesignBuilder, EnergyPlus, IESVE, and eQuest for energy-efficient design. ๐Ÿ“š Energy Performance Codes: In-depth understanding of Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, NECB, NCC, and UKBR for energy code compliance. โœณ๏ธ Energy Efficiency Strategies: Implementing strategies guided by Better Buildings Challenge, IECC, and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1. โ™ป๏ธ Sustainability Reporting: Strong knowledge of GRI, TCFD, SASB, UNGC, and ISO50001 for comprehensive sustainability reporting. ๐Ÿงพ Indoor Environment Assessments: Conducting assessments, including daylight analysis, thermal comfort, and natural ventilation, to enhance indoor environmental quality. โ˜€๏ธ Renewable Energy Integration: Alignment with IREC, IEEE 1547, and regional standards for seamless integration of renewable energy sources. ๐Ÿ“‘ Energy Audits: Compliance with ASHRAE 211, ISO 50002, and ENERGY STAR Guidelines for efficient energy audits. ๐Ÿญ Carbon Footprint Reduction: Reducing carbon footprint in accordance with GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and industry-specific guidelines. ๐Ÿ“Š Energy Management Systems (EMS): Designing EMS compliant with ISO 50001, ANSI/ASHRAE 135, and ISO 27001 for effective energy management. ๐Ÿงพ Green Building Certifications: Pursuing certifications like LEED, BREEAM, Green Globes, and Living Building Challenge. ๐Ÿ“œ Energy Performance Contracting: Adherence to DOE ESPC program, FEMP standards, and ESCO industry best practices. ๐Ÿ“˜ Policy and Regulation Compliance: Ensuring compliance with EPBD, local codes, ASHRAE Standards, and sector-specific regulations. ๐Ÿ“‰ Cost-Benefit Analysis: Conducting analyses in line with IPMVP, ROI, NPV calculations, and industry-specific standards to inform decision-making.

  • Sustainable Energy
  • Energy Optimization
  • HAP
  • Energy Simulation
  • Building Energy Certification
  • PV Sizing
  • PVSyst
  • EnergyPlus
  • DesignBuilder
  • Energy Engineering
  • ANSYS
  • eQUEST
  • Energy Modeling Software
  • CFD Analysis
  • LEED Consulting
Edward C.

Timisoara, Romania

$25/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I keep multi-site solar PV construction projects on schedule and within budget. As Project Manager for a solar EPC company operating across Germany, Romania, and Italy, I coordinate 60+ personnel across multiple active construction sites โ€” from pre-site mobilization through final delivery. My day-to-day covers the full project lifecycle: Scheduling and milestone tracking across simultaneous multi-country sites Supplier and procurement coordination Equipment and machinery planning, including rental coordination Budget and cost tracking Fleet and delivery logistics Permitting and grid-connection documentation across multiple regulatory environments I build the operational infrastructure that keeps complex projects running, not just execute tasks inside someone else's system โ€” custom Excel and Power BI dashboards, Smartsheet workflows for site reporting, and tracking systems built from scratch to fit how a specific project actually operates. Before moving into project management, I spent about two years doing hands-on rooftop PV installation โ€” plan reading, precise measurements, DC cable installation, and on-site troubleshooting. That technical grounding means I understand what's actually happening on-site, not just what's on a schedule. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Management from West University of Timiศ™oara. If you need someone to keep a solar or renewable-energy construction project on schedule and on budget โ€” coordinating crews, suppliers, equipment, and paperwork across multiple sites or countries โ€” let's talk about what you're working on.

  • Project Management
  • Project Scheduling
  • On-Site Coordination
  • Construction Management
  • Procurement
  • Budget Management
  • Cost Control
  • Vendor Management
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Fleet Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Smartsheet
  • Solar Energy
  • Engineering, Procurement & Construction
  • Risk Management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Project Planning
  • Asset Management
Opanuga D.

Abeokuta, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
11 jobs

๐ŸŒŸ "Deborah did an outstanding job on my ClickUp automation. I've never worked with someone this skilled. She went beyond expectations to streamline my workflows and improve efficiency. Fast, professional, and highly knowledgeable. I highly recommend her!" ๐ŸŒŸ "Working with Deborah on my ClickUp setup was an excellent experience. She demonstrated a deep understanding of workflow optimization and delivered a clean, well-structured system that improved my project management efficiency. She was professional, responsive, and truly went above expectations. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a ClickUp expert." As a PMP-Certified Project Manager, ClickUp Expert, ClickUp Consultant, and Workflow Automation Specialist, I help startups, agencies, consultants, and growing businesses transform disorganized operations into streamlined, scalable systems using ClickUp. I specialize in designing high-performing ClickUp workspaces that improve team collaboration, increase visibility, eliminate bottlenecks, automate repetitive tasks, and create operational efficiency. Based on your business processes, I build customized ClickUp systems that help teams manage projects effectively, meet deadlines consistently, improve accountability, and scale with confidence through ClickUp Dashboards, ClickUp Automations, ClickUp CRM, ClickUp Workspaces, ClickUp Reporting, and ClickUp Integrations. My Background: โœ… PMP Certified Project Manager โœ… ClickUp Expert & Workflow Automation Specialist โœ… Experience managing projects, operations, and cross-functional teams โœ… Extensive experience optimizing workflows and business processes โœ… Proven success implementing ClickUp systems that improve productivity and operational efficiency โœ… Experience supporting startups, agencies, service providers, and growing businesses My Expert Services: โœ… ClickUp Setup โœ… ClickUp Workspace Design โœ… ClickUp Project Management System Setup โœ… ClickUp CRM Setup โœ… ClickUp Workflow Optimization โœ… ClickUp Automation โœ… ClickUp Dashboard Creation โœ… ClickUp Reporting & KPI Dashboards โœ… ClickUp Task Management Systems โœ… ClickUp SOP Documentation โœ… ClickUp Team Onboarding & Training โœ… ClickUp Process Improvement โœ… ClickUp Operations Management Systems โœ… ClickUp Client Management Systems โœ… ClickUp Integrations โœ… ClickUp Migration โœ… Workflow Automation โœ… Business Process Automation โœ… Project Management โœ… Operations Management Platforms I Work With: โœ” ClickUp โœ” Zapier โœ” Make com โœ” GoHighLevel โœ” Asana โœ” Monday com โœ” Notion โœ” Airtable โœ” Slack โœ” Google Workspace โœ” Microsoft 365 My Top Skills: โญ ClickUp Expert โญ ClickUp Consultant โญ ClickUp Automation โญ ClickUp CRM โญ ClickUp Project Management โญ ClickUp Workflow Design โญ ClickUp Operations Management โญ Workflow Automation โญ Project Management โญ Operations Management โญ Business Process Improvement โญ SOP Development โญ Team Collaboration โญ Task Management โญ CRM Management โญ Process Optimization โญ Productivity Systems โญ Business Operations โญ Reporting Dashboards โญ Workflow Optimization Ready to build a ClickUp system that saves time, improves visibility, increases productivity, and helps your business scale? Send me a message and let's discuss how I can help optimize your ClickUp workspace and business operations. Project Management, Project Manager, ClickUp Expert, ClickUp Consultant, ClickUp Specialist, ClickUp Implementation, ClickUp Workspace Setup, ClickUp Workspace Optimization, ClickUp Workflow Automation, ClickUp Automations, ClickUp Dashboard, ClickUp Reporting, ClickUp CRM, ClickUp Project Management, ClickUp Operations, ClickUp Forms, ClickUp Templates, ClickUp SOP, ClickUp Docs, ClickUp Custom Fields, ClickUp Integrations, Workflow Expert, Workflow Consultant, Workflow Automation, Workflow Optimization, Workflow Design, Workflow Implementation, Business Process Automation, Business Process Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Process Mapping, Process Standardization, Business Systems Consultant, Business Operations, Operations Management, Operations Consultant, Operations Coordination, Operations Optimization, Digital Operations, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Project Tracking, Project Delivery, Project Execution, Project Timelines, Project Deadlines, Project Milestones, Project Reporting, Project Oversight, Team Management, Team Coordination, Team Collaboration, Team Accountability, Remote Team Management, Cross-Functional Team Management, Resource Management, Task Management, Task Assignment, Task Tracking, Client Management, Client Success, Account Management, Client Communication, Client Onboarding, CRM Management, Lead Management, Marketing Operations, Agency Operations, Digital Agency Project Management, Ecommerce Operations, Content Management, Content Production, Campaign Management, KPI Dashboard, Executive Dashboard, Reporting Dashboard, Performance Dashboard, KPI Tracking.

  • Project Management
  • ClickUp
  • CRM Automation
  • Automation
  • Project Workflows
  • Automated Workflow
  • Business Process Automation
  • Business Process Management
  • Business Operations
  • Process Optimization
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Management
  • Task Coordination
  • Project Scheduling
  • System Automation
  • Agile Project Management
  • Agile CRM
  • Zapier
  • Make.com
  • Project Management Professional
Furqan H.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

$25/hr
4.9
37 jobs

โญโญโญโญโญ Rated | 20+ Client Reviews Core Principles: ๐‡๐จ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ๐š๐ข๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ. Results-driven Engineering Professional and PMP-certified Project Manager with a strong background in solar and renewable energy procurement, electrical estimation, and construction project management across North America, Europe and GCC. Adept at sourcing and vetting verified manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors while applying a quality and cost-based selection mindset to deliver the highest value for every dollar spent. I help clients design energy systems, improve efficiency, and manage projects from planning through delivery. ๐Ÿ”น Energy & Solar Services โœ”๏ธ Solar PV system design (rooftop & ground mount) โœ”๏ธ Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) โœ”๏ธ Hybrid systems (Solar + Diesel + Grid) โœ”๏ธ Energy audits & savings calculations โœ”๏ธ PVsyst, HOMER, Helioscope simulations โœ”๏ธ Energy Star Portfolio Manager benchmarking โœ”๏ธ ISO 50001 energy management support ๐Ÿ”น Project Management & Scheduling โœ”๏ธ Project planning & scheduling โœ”๏ธ Solar & Renewable Energy Procurement โœ”๏ธ Primavera P6 & MS Project โœ”๏ธ Baseline schedules & updates โœ”๏ธ Risk registers & mitigation plans โœ”๏ธ Cost & resource tracking โœ”๏ธ Monthly progress reporting ๐Ÿ›  Tools โœ”๏ธ PVsyst | HOMER | Helioscope | RETScreen โœ”๏ธ Primavera P6 | MS Project | Excel ๐Ÿ“Œ Credentials โœ”๏ธ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) โœ”๏ธ PMP | PMI-RMP โœ”๏ธ 12+ Years Experience โœ”๏ธ Full-time Freelancer If you need a reliable professional who understands both energy systems and project delivery, feel free to message me.

  • Microsoft Project
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Optimization
  • Energy Management
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Building Energy Certification
  • Customer Support
  • Email Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Online Chat Support
  • Technical Support
  • Phone Communication
  • Phone Support
  • Administrate
  • Administrative Support

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Renewable energy project manager hiring guide

Renewable energy projects bring together technical requirements, permitting, procurement, construction, and multiple stakeholders, making careful coordination essential. Hiring a renewable energy project manager gives you dedicated expertise to organize these moving parts, manage risks and resources, and keep solar, wind, battery storage, and other clean energy projects progressing toward completion.

What does a renewable energy project manager do?

A renewable energy project manager plans and coordinates clean energy projects from early development through construction, commissioning, and handoff. Depending on the project, they may work across solar, wind, battery storage, hydro, or geothermal installations while coordinating technical teams, vendors, regulatory requirements, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders.

Renewable energy project managers typically:

  • Coordinate feasibility studies, site assessments, and early project planning
  • Manage schedules, budgets, procurement, resources, and project documentation
  • Coordinate engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, and other project stakeholders
  • Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and changes throughout development and construction
  • Support permitting, environmental reviews, land-use approvals, and other regulatory requirements
  • Manage equipment procurement and vendor or contractor relationships
  • Coordinate grid interconnection and utility requirements when applicable
  • Oversee commissioning, project closeout, documentation, and handoff
  • Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders

How to hire a renewable energy project manager on Upwork

Finding the right renewable energy project manager requires evaluating technical expertise, relevant certifications, and a proven track record with clean energy installations. On Upwork, 89% of first-time clients complete a contract, giving new clients confidence as they begin working with freelancers.

Step 1: Post the job

A clear job post helps renewable energy project managers understand your technology, project stage, and the experience needed to manage the work.

  • Specify the energy technology involved, such as solar, wind, battery storage, hydro, or geothermal
  • Describe the project scale, location, current stage, and expected responsibilities
  • Note relevant experience with permitting, procurement, construction, grid interconnection, or commissioning
  • List certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, NABCEP, or LEED if theyโ€™re relevant to your project
  • Share your expected timeline, budget, deliverables, and reporting requirements
  • Adapt this project manager job description template to fit your renewable energy project

Use the Job Post Generator powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI, to create a targeted listing. Describe your renewable energy project in a few sentences and Uma will draft a tailored job post that you can review and refine. On Upwork, the average time from job post to first proposal is three hours.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Focus on candidates with experience managing energy projects similar in technology, scale, and complexity to yours.

  • Examine portfolios and case studies for completed solar, wind, storage, or other relevant energy projects
  • Compare the size, complexity, and project stages candidates have managed with the work you need completed
  • Look for experience coordinating engineers, contractors, vendors, utilities, permitting authorities, and other stakeholders
  • Assess familiarity with budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and regulatory processes
  • Consider relevant certifications and grid interconnection experience when applicable
  • Read client feedback for communication, organization, problem-solving, and reliable delivery

Uma can conduct instant video interviews and provide side-by-side candidate comparisons to help you narrow your shortlist.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Use interviews to understand how candidates manage schedules, risks, stakeholders, and unexpected challenges across renewable energy projects.

  • Ask candidates to walk through a renewable energy project they managed from planning through completion
  • Discuss how theyโ€™ve handled permitting, procurement, utility coordination, or construction delays
  • Explore how they identify project risks and adjust schedules or resources when conditions change
  • Ask how they manage contractors, vendors, technical teams, and other stakeholders with competing priorities
  • Discuss how they track budgets, milestones, change orders, and project documentation
  • Adapt these project manager interview questions to your renewable energy project

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Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before work begins, align with your renewable energy project manager on responsibilities, decision-making authority, milestones, and how the project will move from its current stage through completion.

  • Define deliverables such as project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, permitting documentation, risk registers, or commissioning plans
  • Set milestones around relevant phases such as design, permitting, procurement, construction, grid interconnection, and commissioning
  • Clarify the project manager's responsibility for coordinating engineers, contractors, equipment vendors, utilities, and permitting authorities
  • Establish reporting cadence, budget tracking, risk escalation, and stakeholder approval processes
  • Define how schedule delays, equipment issues, permitting changes, and change orders will be handled
  • Provide access to engineering documents, vendor contracts, project schedules, permitting records, and project management systems as needed
  • Agree on closeout requirements, including commissioning documentation, final approvals, and project handoff

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How much does hiring a renewable energy project manager cost?

Hiring a renewable energy project manager generally costs $19-$45 per hour, depending on project scope and the managerโ€™s experience. Use these typical cost ranges to help estimate a budget for your renewable energy project manager needs:

Feasibility and site assessment

$1,500-$5,000/project

Entry to mid level
  • Site and resource assessment
  • Permitting checklist
  • Preliminary budget

Residential or commercial solar project

$3,000-$8,000/project

Mid level
  • Install coordination
  • Vendor management
  • Commissioning support

Utility-scale solar or wind coordination

$6,000-$20,000/project

Senior level
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Schedule and risk management
  • Stakeholder reporting

Ongoing program or portfolio management

$2,500-$6,000/project

Senior level
  • Milestone tracking
  • Budget oversight
  • Compliance reporting

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a renewable energy project manager worth it?

For complex clean energy projects involving multiple contractors, permits, budgets, and deadlines, yes, hiring a renewable energy project manager is worth it. They can coordinate these moving parts, manage risks, and keep stakeholders aligned from planning through commissioning. The need for effective project delivery is especially relevant as renewable energy expands: IRENA reported that renewables accounted for 86% of global power capacity added in 2023..

What qualifications should a renewable energy project manager have?

When hiring a renewable energy project manager, look for project management certifications such as PMP or PRINCE2, combined with industry-specific credentials like NABCEP for solar or LEED for sustainable construction. Experience with grid interconnection and utility coordination is valuable for larger installations.

Whatโ€™s the highest-paying renewable energy project management work?

Utility-scale solar and wind farm coordination commands the highest rates among renewable energy project management roles due to project complexity, multiyear timelines, and the need to manage large cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, and regulatory domains.

What tools do renewable energy project managers use?

Renewable energy project managers may use scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, construction platforms such as Procore, and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Teams. Depending on the project, they may also work with specialized software such as PVsyst or Aurora Solar for solar projects, AutoCAD for technical drawings, and ArcGIS for site and geographic analysis.